Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR, LAC

Br. Pius Gagne, CFR is an associate counselor (LAC) with an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Divine Mercy University and a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal since 2006. He works with individuals, couples, and families addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and attachment wounds, using evidence-based approaches including EMDR. Br. Pius integrates faith and spirituality into therapy for those who desire it and currently serves as a chaplain at the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. He sees clients in Clinton, NJ and via telehealth throughout New Jersey.

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Br. Pius Gagne, CFR, is an associate Counselor (LAC) with an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Divine Mercy University. He has been a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal since 2006, working in various outreaches to the poor and evangelization efforts throughout the U.S. and Europe. Br. Pius is passionate about accompanying those dealing with past traumas, depression, anxiety, attachment wounds, addiction, and other hurts, helping them to take the next good step towards healing and wholeness via evidence-based treatments including EMDR. He works with individuals, couples, and families, including clergy and religious. Br. Pius specializes in integrating faith and spirituality into evidence-based treatments, for those who desire it. He currently serves as a chaplain at the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Washington, NJ and sees clients in person in Clinton, NJ and via telehealth throughout the state.

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Litanies of the Heart

By: Gerry Crete, PHD

All of us are wounded and in need of healing. In these pages, Dr. Gerry Crete accompanies you on your journey to overcome anxiety and traumas, big or small. You will benefit from his “parts work” therapeutic approach to find inner harmony, greater life fulfillment, and a deeper, more intimate relationship with God.

Through this specialized technique, you will experience growth, transformation, and ultimately, restoration. This book stands alone in its seamless integration of advanced trauma-based treatment with rich biblical and Christian traditions. Each chapter offers a concise, real-life vignette, an exploration of the psychology of the interior world, a Scripture study, reflection questions, a meditation, and practical ways to apply these life-changing methods. You will also find:

  • The key virtue in inner transformation
  • What is really meant by true self-love
  • The way to begin to open yourself to God’s grace and healing
  • How your spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical health are interconnected
  • Eight characteristics of the redeemed inmost self

In this episode, Matt Fradd sits down with therapist Dr. Gerry Crete to unpack what therapy actually is, how it differs from spiritual direction, why so many people today are seeing therapists regularly, and if therapy is actually healthy or potentially toxic.

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Br. Pius Gagne, CFR, is an associate Counselor (LAC) with an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Divine Mercy University. He has been a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal since 2006, working in various outreaches to the poor and evangelization efforts throughout the U.S. and Europe. Br. Pius is passionate about accompanying those dealing with past traumas, depression, anxiety, attachment wounds, addiction, and other hurts, helping them to take the next good step towards healing and wholeness via evidence-based treatments including EMDR. He works with individuals, couples, and families, including clergy and religious. Br. Pius specializes in integrating faith and spirituality into evidence-based treatments, for those who desire it. He currently serves as a chaplain at the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Washington, NJ and sees clients in person in Clinton, NJ and via telehealth throughout the state.

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These professionals include marriage & family therapists, professional counselors, and life coaches.

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